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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Book Review -- Metalworking 101 for Beaders

Today my son and I took a trip to hunt down the book "Metalworking 101 for Beaders" by Candie Cooper. Yes, I know, I could have ordered it from Amazon.com, and I'm sure I would have been happy with it since it has a Five Star rating, but I'm the sort that likes to hold a book and flip all the pages and really experience it before buying. (Anyone else like that?)

The book covers basis metalworking techniques, such as transferring a design to metal, sawing, and texturing (my particular favorite method for giving metal a unique look). It also covers doming, soldering, and fusing.

Not all of the projects require that you know how to do every single technique. Some projects are as simple as making unique ear wires, while some are as intricate as making a unique bee-and-blossom toggle. It's the sort of book that you can grow with, and I highly recommend it for those that feel it's time to take the next step in their jewelry-making career.

I ordered this book from Amazon... it arrived and I have been in the midst of a home renovation ever since. So, I cannot wait to delve into it. What a great giveaway... if I win I will pass it to my bead friend, Judy.

I have wanted to get my hands on that book for awhile (or...maybe I have it and I forgot about it? That is entirely plausible...)I just got two different disc cutters, I have an E3 Etching machine (more on that later) and I am all about the stamping. I think I need to find a copy of this book!Thanks for sharing, Lori!Enjoy the day!Erin

I am metalsmith(jeweller) already but ordered this book yesterday from amazon UK and it arrived today..very inspiring and has given me lots of new ideas that I will share with my sister who is an avid beader

I actually planned to go to the book store today to look for this book but got sidetracked. Winning it would be so much better! I am really interested in learning new techniques to add to my jewelry making!